Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 479

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 30152279 Question Mark
Grade: 479 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 41 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 166,000 (12S-M4-17J-ONP-A) Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13334.479G41.12S2280.124M153.O6202.P10345.17J2094 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.508 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
508.82 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
196.57 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.334% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.99% Analyzing 608 Sales Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · December 19, 2023

Serial Number 30151751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2023

Serial Number 30152426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2022

Serial Number 30152958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2022

Serial Number 30152067 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 30153634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2017

Serial Number 30153472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 30153231 was reported as accurate.

McCullough74 4 · May 12, 2016

Serial Number 30153497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2016

Serial Number 30153497 was reported as accurate.

liparrot 1 · November 8, 2015

Serial Number 30151888 was reported as accurate.

trbapb 1 · January 19, 2015

Serial Number 30153306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2014

Serial Number 30153332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 30152309 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 30151438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 30152914 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 30154392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2013

Serial Number 30154862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2012

Serial Number 30153482 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · June 8, 2012

Serial Number 30151972 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · April 23, 2012

Serial Number 30154845 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch